The Malankara Marthoma Syrian Church is one of the oldest groups of practising Christians in the world and believed to be the followers of one of the original disciples of Jesus Christ, St. Thomas who had arrived in the south west coast of India somewhere around 52 A.D to lay the foundations and propagate the principles of Christianity in the eastern part of the world.

The Paliakkara Church, a famous place of worship in Thiruvalla, was founded in 1815 and has undergone renovation to restore its former glory and charm. It is an amazing destination for devotees and worshippers of all castes and religions who gather here from various parts of the country. The church coexists with Sri Vallabha Temple as Hindu worshippers are also drawn in large numbers to this place.